Our clients wanted to make the most of their new home’s huge floorspace and stunning ocean views while creating functional and kid-friendly common living areas where their loved ones could gather, giggle, play and connect. We carefully selected a neutral color palette and balanced it with pops of color, unique greenery and personal touches to bring our clients’ vision of a stylish modern farmhouse with beachy casual vibes to life. With three generations under the one roof, we were given the challenge of maximizing our clients’ layout and multitasking their beautiful living spaces so everyone in the family felt perfectly at home. We used two sets of sofas to create a subtle room division and created a separate seated area that allowed the family to transition from movie nights and cozy evenings cuddled in front of the fire through to effortlessly entertaining their extended family. Originally, the de Mayo’s living areas featured a LOT of space … but not a whole lot of storage. Which was why we made sure their restyled home would be big on beauty AND functionality. We built in two sets of new floor-to-ceiling storage so our clients would always have an easy and attractive way to organize and store toys, china and glassware.

Flexibility abounds in this truly unique home where a free-flowing floor plan offers wide-open spaces designed for double-duty, lending functionality where it belongs, with the homeowner. You feel the grandeur the moment you walk in the front door, as your eyes soar up to the impressive two-story stair tower. Take a few more steps and you just might think you’ve gone back in time. In an intimate area just off the kitchen you discover the inglenook: a hearth with charming fireplace flanked by a pair of cushioned, built-in benches. From that moment on you realize…this is no ordinary home. Built-ins are nestled in corners where space might often be wasted, lending plenty of storage and convenience. A pair of boot benches serve multiple uses just inside the mudroom, while in each of the kid’s bedrooms you’ll find a desk suitable for a computer, or perhaps a quiet place to finish homework. And if that isn’t enough, there’s a secret nestled at the foot of the basement stairs. It’s every child’s dream…a playhouse for giggling and hours of fun…and it’s built right in, making it the perfect hideaway for little ones who want to escape to a secret and safe haven (while still under the close eye of an adult).

Elizabeth Rybaski, photos with giggles
Large arts and crafts u-shaped vinyl floor eat-in kitchen photo with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

Our clients wanted to make the most of their new home’s huge floorspace and stunning ocean views while creating functional and kid-friendly common living areas where their loved ones could gather, giggle, play and connect. We carefully selected a neutral color palette and balanced it with pops of color, unique greenery and personal touches to bring our clients’ vision of a stylish modern farmhouse with beachy casual vibes to life. With three generations under the one roof, we were given the challenge of maximizing our clients’ layout and multitasking their beautiful living spaces so everyone in the family felt perfectly at home. We used two sets of sofas to create a subtle room division and created a separate seated area that allowed the family to transition from movie nights and cozy evenings cuddled in front of the fire through to effortlessly entertaining their extended family. Originally, the de Mayo’s living areas featured a LOT of space … but not a whole lot of storage. Which was why we made sure their restyled home would be big on beauty AND functionality. We built in two sets of new floor-to-ceiling storage so our clients would always have an easy and attractive way to organize and store toys, china and glassware.

Flexibility abounds in this truly unique home where a free-flowing floor plan offers wide-open spaces designed for double-duty, lending functionality where it belongs, with the homeowner. You feel the grandeur the moment you walk in the front door, as your eyes soar up to the impressive two-story stair tower. Take a few more steps and you just might think you’ve gone back in time. In an intimate area just off the kitchen you discover the inglenook: a hearth with charming fireplace flanked by a pair of cushioned, built-in benches. From that moment on you realize…this is no ordinary home. Built-ins are nestled in corners where space might often be wasted, lending plenty of storage and convenience. A pair of boot benches serve multiple uses just inside the mudroom, while in each of the kid’s bedrooms you’ll find a desk suitable for a computer, or perhaps a quiet place to finish homework. And if that isn’t enough, there’s a secret nestled at the foot of the basement stairs. It’s every child’s dream…a playhouse for giggling and hours of fun…and it’s built right in, making it the perfect hideaway for little ones who want to escape to a secret and safe haven (while still under the close eye of an adult).

Flexibility abounds in this truly unique home where a free-flowing floor plan offers wide-open spaces designed for double-duty, lending functionality where it belongs, with the homeowner. You feel the grandeur the moment you walk in the front door, as your eyes soar up to the impressive two-story stair tower. Take a few more steps and you just might think you’ve gone back in time. In an intimate area just off the kitchen you discover the inglenook: a hearth with charming fireplace flanked by a pair of cushioned, built-in benches. From that moment on you realize…this is no ordinary home. Built-ins are nestled in corners where space might often be wasted, lending plenty of storage and convenience. A pair of boot benches serve multiple uses just inside the mudroom, while in each of the kid’s bedrooms you’ll find a desk suitable for a computer, or perhaps a quiet place to finish homework. And if that isn’t enough, there’s a secret nestled at the foot of the basement stairs. It’s every child’s dream…a playhouse for giggling and hours of fun…and it’s built right in, making it the perfect hideaway for little ones who want to escape to a secret and safe haven (while still under the close eye of an adult).

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Want to make a kid giggle? The bright pink pom-pom blooms of Red Buckwheat have that effect. Maybe because they are often full of butterflies!
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Flexibility abounds in this truly unique home where a free-flowing floor plan offers wide-open spaces designed for double-duty, lending functionality where it belongs, with the homeowner. You feel the grandeur the moment you walk in the front door, as your eyes soar up to the impressive two-story stair tower. Take a few more steps and you just might think you’ve gone back in time. In an intimate area just off the kitchen you discover the inglenook: a hearth with charming fireplace flanked by a pair of cushioned, built-in benches. From that moment on you realize…this is no ordinary home. Built-ins are nestled in corners where space might often be wasted, lending plenty of storage and convenience. A pair of boot benches serve multiple uses just inside the mudroom, while in each of the kid’s bedrooms you’ll find a desk suitable for a computer, or perhaps a quiet place to finish homework. And if that isn’t enough, there’s a secret nestled at the foot of the basement stairs. It’s every child’s dream…a playhouse for giggling and hours of fun…and it’s built right in, making it the perfect hideaway for little ones who want to escape to a secret and safe haven (while still under the close eye of an adult).

Flexibility abounds in this truly unique home where a free-flowing floor plan offers wide-open spaces designed for double-duty, lending functionality where it belongs, with the homeowner. You feel the grandeur the moment you walk in the front door, as your eyes soar up to the impressive two-story stair tower. Take a few more steps and you just might think you’ve gone back in time. In an intimate area just off the kitchen you discover the inglenook: a hearth with charming fireplace flanked by a pair of cushioned, built-in benches. From that moment on you realize…this is no ordinary home. Built-ins are nestled in corners where space might often be wasted, lending plenty of storage and convenience. A pair of boot benches serve multiple uses just inside the mudroom, while in each of the kid’s bedrooms you’ll find a desk suitable for a computer, or perhaps a quiet place to finish homework. And if that isn’t enough, there’s a secret nestled at the foot of the basement stairs. It’s every child’s dream…a playhouse for giggling and hours of fun…and it’s built right in, making it the perfect hideaway for little ones who want to escape to a secret and safe haven (while still under the close eye of an adult).

Flexibility abounds in this truly unique home where a free-flowing floor plan offers wide-open spaces designed for double-duty, lending functionality where it belongs, with the homeowner. You feel the grandeur the moment you walk in the front door, as your eyes soar up to the impressive two-story stair tower. Take a few more steps and you just might think you’ve gone back in time. In an intimate area just off the kitchen you discover the inglenook: a hearth with charming fireplace flanked by a pair of cushioned, built-in benches. From that moment on you realize…this is no ordinary home. Built-ins are nestled in corners where space might often be wasted, lending plenty of storage and convenience. A pair of boot benches serve multiple uses just inside the mudroom, while in each of the kid’s bedrooms you’ll find a desk suitable for a computer, or perhaps a quiet place to finish homework. And if that isn’t enough, there’s a secret nestled at the foot of the basement stairs. It’s every child’s dream…a playhouse for giggling and hours of fun…and it’s built right in, making it the perfect hideaway for little ones who want to escape to a secret and safe haven (while still under the close eye of an adult).

Furniture by Natart, Bedding by Thank You Baby, mural art by Tanya Keith of Simply for Giggles and Hatton House Design.

Our clients wanted to make the most of their new home’s huge floorspace and stunning ocean views while creating functional and kid-friendly common living areas where their loved ones could gather, giggle, play and connect. We carefully selected a neutral color palette and balanced it with pops of color, unique greenery and personal touches to bring our clients’ vision of a stylish modern farmhouse with beachy casual vibes to life. With three generations under the one roof, we were given the challenge of maximizing our clients’ layout and multitasking their beautiful living spaces so everyone in the family felt perfectly at home. We used two sets of sofas to create a subtle room division and created a separate seated area that allowed the family to transition from movie nights and cozy evenings cuddled in front of the fire through to effortlessly entertaining their extended family. Originally, the de Mayo’s living areas featured a LOT of space … but not a whole lot of storage. Which was why we made sure their restyled home would be big on beauty AND functionality. We built in two sets of new floor-to-ceiling storage so our clients would always have an easy and attractive way to organize and store toys, china and glassware.

Flexibility abounds in this truly unique home where a free-flowing floor plan offers wide-open spaces designed for double-duty, lending functionality where it belongs, with the homeowner. You feel the grandeur the moment you walk in the front door, as your eyes soar up to the impressive two-story stair tower. Take a few more steps and you just might think you’ve gone back in time. In an intimate area just off the kitchen you discover the inglenook: a hearth with charming fireplace flanked by a pair of cushioned, built-in benches. From that moment on you realize…this is no ordinary home. Built-ins are nestled in corners where space might often be wasted, lending plenty of storage and convenience. A pair of boot benches serve multiple uses just inside the mudroom, while in each of the kid’s bedrooms you’ll find a desk suitable for a computer, or perhaps a quiet place to finish homework. And if that isn’t enough, there’s a secret nestled at the foot of the basement stairs. It’s every child’s dream…a playhouse for giggling and hours of fun…and it’s built right in, making it the perfect hideaway for little ones who want to escape to a secret and safe haven (while still under the close eye of an adult).

Our clients wanted to make the most of their new home’s huge floorspace and stunning ocean views while creating functional and kid-friendly common living areas where their loved ones could gather, giggle, play and connect. We carefully selected a neutral color palette and balanced it with pops of color, unique greenery and personal touches to bring our clients’ vision of a stylish modern farmhouse with beachy casual vibes to life. With three generations under the one roof, we were given the challenge of maximizing our clients’ layout and multitasking their beautiful living spaces so everyone in the family felt perfectly at home. We used two sets of sofas to create a subtle room division and created a separate seated area that allowed the family to transition from movie nights and cozy evenings cuddled in front of the fire through to effortlessly entertaining their extended family. Originally, the de Mayo’s living areas featured a LOT of space … but not a whole lot of storage. Which was why we made sure their restyled home would be big on beauty AND functionality. We built in two sets of new floor-to-ceiling storage so our clients would always have an easy and attractive way to organize and store toys, china and glassware.

Our clients wanted to make the most of their new home’s huge floorspace and stunning ocean views while creating functional and kid-friendly common living areas where their loved ones could gather, giggle, play and connect. We carefully selected a neutral color palette and balanced it with pops of color, unique greenery and personal touches to bring our clients’ vision of a stylish modern farmhouse with beachy casual vibes to life. With three generations under the one roof, we were given the challenge of maximizing our clients’ layout and multitasking their beautiful living spaces so everyone in the family felt perfectly at home. We used two sets of sofas to create a subtle room division and created a separate seated area that allowed the family to transition from movie nights and cozy evenings cuddled in front of the fire through to effortlessly entertaining their extended family. Originally, the de Mayo’s living areas featured a LOT of space … but not a whole lot of storage. Which was why we made sure their restyled home would be big on beauty AND functionality. We built in two sets of new floor-to-ceiling storage so our clients would always have an easy and attractive way to organize and store toys, china and glassware.

Our clients wanted to make the most of their new home’s huge floorspace and stunning ocean views while creating functional and kid-friendly common living areas where their loved ones could gather, giggle, play and connect. We carefully selected a neutral color palette and balanced it with pops of color, unique greenery and personal touches to bring our clients’ vision of a stylish modern farmhouse with beachy casual vibes to life. With three generations under the one roof, we were given the challenge of maximizing our clients’ layout and multitasking their beautiful living spaces so everyone in the family felt perfectly at home. We used two sets of sofas to create a subtle room division and created a separate seated area that allowed the family to transition from movie nights and cozy evenings cuddled in front of the fire through to effortlessly entertaining their extended family. Originally, the de Mayo’s living areas featured a LOT of space … but not a whole lot of storage. Which was why we made sure their restyled home would be big on beauty AND functionality. We built in two sets of new floor-to-ceiling storage so our clients would always have an easy and attractive way to organize and store toys, china and glassware.

Our clients wanted to make the most of their new home’s huge floorspace and stunning ocean views while creating functional and kid-friendly common living areas where their loved ones could gather, giggle, play and connect. We carefully selected a neutral color palette and balanced it with pops of color, unique greenery and personal touches to bring our clients’ vision of a stylish modern farmhouse with beachy casual vibes to life. With three generations under the one roof, we were given the challenge of maximizing our clients’ layout and multitasking their beautiful living spaces so everyone in the family felt perfectly at home. We used two sets of sofas to create a subtle room division and created a separate seated area that allowed the family to transition from movie nights and cozy evenings cuddled in front of the fire through to effortlessly entertaining their extended family. Originally, the de Mayo’s living areas featured a LOT of space … but not a whole lot of storage. Which was why we made sure their restyled home would be big on beauty AND functionality. We built in two sets of new floor-to-ceiling storage so our clients would always have an easy and attractive way to organize and store toys, china and glassware.

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